About Green Crack
Green Crack was originally called 'Cush' and is believed to be a cross of Skunk #1 x Afghani. Despite its indica lineage, Green Crack expresses predominantly sativa effects: energetic, focused, and cerebral. The strain's flavor is sweet and fruity with notes of mango and citrus. Snoop Dogg famously renamed it 'Green Crack' as a joke about how addictive the high felt. The strain has been a West Coast staple for decades, prized for its daytime functionality and creative energy.
Flavor Profile
History
Green Crack has been part of the West Coast scene since the late 1980s. It was originally known simply as 'Cush' (or 'Couch' in some circles). Snoop Dogg gave it the 'Green Crack' moniker which stuck despite grower efforts to rebrand it as 'Green Cush' for dispensary marketing. The strain has maintained steady popularity for its reliable daytime effects.
Notable breeders: Unknown (California underground)
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Hybrid of indica-dominant strains expressing sativa-dominant effects
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Green Crack is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Green Crack is dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Genetic Families
Green Crack is part of the following genetic families:
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Green Crack:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Green Crack indica or sativa?
Green Crack is a sativa-dominant hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Green Crack?
Green Crack has a genetic lineage of Skunk #1 x Afghani (widely believed, though exact origins are disputed). Hybrid of indica-dominant strains expressing sativa-dominant effects
What is the lineage of Green Crack?
Green Crack descends from Skunk #1 x Afghani (widely believed, though exact origins are disputed). Hybrid of indica-dominant strains expressing sativa-dominant effects It belongs to the Fruit & Candy genetic family.
What is the THC content of Green Crack?
Green Crack typically tests at 18-22% THC.
What does Green Crack smell and taste like?
Green Crack has a Sweet mango, citrus, tropical fruit, earthy aroma profile, with flavors described as Sweet tropical fruit, mango, citrus, earth.
What are the effects of Green Crack?
Users report Energizing, uplifting, focused, cerebral, creative. As a sativa-dominant strain, it is known for uplifting cerebral effects.
What are the phenotypes of Green Crack?
Green Crack is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including Cush, Green Crack. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Green Crack?
Green Crack has been part of the West Coast scene since the late 1980s. It was originally known simply as 'Cush' (or 'Couch' in some circles). Snoop Dogg gave it the 'Green Crack' moniker which stuck despite grower efforts to rebrand it as 'Green Cush' for dispensary marketing. The strain has maintained steady popularity for its reliable daytime effects.
How long does Green Crack take to flower?
Green Crack has a flowering time of approximately 7-9 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Green Crack?
Green Crack produces a High yield. Flowering takes approximately 7-9 weeks.
Medical Applications
Green Crack is commonly associated with: